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BEAD Final Plans Approved_ First 18 States Unlock Funds

NTIA Approves 18 States to Receive $9 Billion in BEAD Funds

NTIA has approved the first 18 BEAD Final Proposals, unlocking nearly $9B in funding and projecting $6B in savings. States can now begin real broadband buildouts, marking the program’s first major forward momentum.
Pew Study: BEAD Funding Opens Broadband Workforce Opportunities

Pew Study: BEAD Funding Opens Workforce Opportunities

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Pew Charitable Trusts reports that BEAD’s $42.5 billion broadband rollout will require tens of thousands of new fiber and telecom workers
Comprehensive BEAD Awards by State – October 2025

BEAD Broadband Status: Awards by State, October 2025

Nearly all U.S. states have submitted final BEAD plans. October 2025 broadband awards, allocations and NTIA updates
Alabama Finalizes BEAD Broadband Plan Saving 800 Million

Alabama Finalizes $800 Million BEAD Broadband Plan

Alabama’s broadband agency has officially submitted its BEAD plan — access for 101k locations, cutting $800 million in costs
Alaska’s BEAD Plan - $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s BEAD Plan – $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) proposal has drawn national attention for its staggering per-location costs. With some projects topping $113,000 per home
Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites

Nevada’s Plans $327 Million In Broadband Expansions

Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

BEAD “Benefit of the Bargain” Provisional Awards

States are currently in a synchronized phase of "Benefit of the Bargain". We have provided a comprehnsive list of each state's provisional awards, organizations names, and monetary amounts.
Governor Hochul Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion to Achieve Universal Internet Access in New York

New York Governor Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion

New York advances $636M in broadband awards to 11 providers, targeting 54,000 homes with fiber, wireless, and satellite
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

States Share BEAD Broadband Distributions Plans

BEAD program advances as multiple states submit BEAD funding released and distributions between fiber, wireless and satelite
Montana Awards Starlink $119M in BEAD Satellite Funding

Montana Awards $145 Million to Starlink and Kuiper in BEAD Funds

Montana’s BEAD program directs $119M to Starlink, serving 20,000 rural sites. Satellite awards dominate state broadband funds.